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Where does “keh₂n-” come from?

keh₂n- (Proto-Indo-European): to sing

Definitions

  1. to sing

Words derived from “keh₂n-”

  • charm
  • incentive
  • accent
  • hen
  • chant
  • chanting
  • canine
  • cant
  • enchantment
  • canteen
  • terrier
  • kennel
  • cantilever
  • accentuate
  • canto
  • canter
  • disenchantment
  • decanter
  • cantata
  • recant
  • enchanter
  • recantation
  • disincentive
  • canting